Pav bhaji masala is the blend that took Mumbai by storm. ‘Pav’ means a bun shaped home made bread. ‘Bhaji’ means mashed vegetables. From its humble origins in the by-lanes of Mumbai, it has become a ‘must’ on menus in 5-STAR restaurants and celebrity weddings. Dished out in the far-flung corners of the country, it has acquired the status of a foremost vegetarian recipe.

An exotic, nuts and spices blend. Added to milk, it makes for a wholesome and nourishing drink. Children find its taste irresistible. Chilled or hot, it makes a rich drink fit to be served to guests and friends.

Sambhar is a wonder recipe from the South of India and can be aptly described as a ‘designer health food’. The various dals, vegatables, spices and condiments that go into a typical Sambhar gives all the nutrients the body needs. Sambhar can be had with rice as a South Indian does it almost everyday, or with Idlis, Wadas, Potato Wadas etc. Sambhar, especially with Idlis has gained universal acceptance in India, and is considered as an excellent diet food.